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New at Halcyon Yarn starting September 2, 2010:
Thursday Evening Spin Share every 1st Thursday of the month 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Evening Spin Share meets in our 3rd floor classroom.  Bring your wheel and some fiber and spend the evening spinning and learning with old friends and new.  There is no charge for this event.  We hope this evening group will allow those who cannot attend the daytime group the opportunity to spin and share their love of fiber and spinning with like minded folks.

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The sweater is the Baby Kimono knit out of Encore Worsted. Thanks!

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Don’t let the kids hog all the back to school fun and shopping! We make it our business not only to provide you with quality fiber and accessories, but also to educate you every step along the way. In addition to our extensive list of classes covering a ton of different fiber arts and offered year round, we stock the latest technique driven books and hire knowledgeable staff to help you at every turn.

To help celebrate Back to School month, I have a deal to remind you about: Halcyon Yarn always (every month, all year!) offers a 15% discount when you buy 5 or more books. (Did any of you even know we offer this?) That’s right: when you buy 5 or more books, each book is 15% off.  This discount is an extension of Halcyon’s commitment to education so take advantage! Search our extensive library – perhaps it’s books for kids or just the latest arrivals – compile your list of all the books you have been wanting…

As if you needed any help, it just happens to be prime time for new books as we move into August and the beginning of Fall project planning. So here are a whole bunch to tantalize you and get your list started! And remember: buy 5 or more from our library and you receive a 15% percent discount on each book. Please note: Periodicals and E-books are not discountable.

For the Weavers!!

Best of Handwoven: Atwater - Bronson - Handwoven The latest addition to the E-book selection. Add it to your library…

The Weaver's Idea Book - Creative Cloth on a Rigid-Heddle Loom 8/10 What a great book! If you thought weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom had to be simple or boring, think again. Who knew this many creative cloth possibilities existed? Drafts for multi-shaft looms included so it’s not just for Rigid Heddle. Spiral-bound hard cover with project ideas scattered throughout. You will love the technique-driven inspiration in this book.

Best of Weaver's Summer and Winter Plus Another instant hit from the Best of Weaver’s. Edited by Madelyn van der Hoogt and sure to please. 20 designers, over 40 projects, with articles on theory and design. (Michael Patterson snapped his right up…)

So Warped - Warping a Loom for Weaving Tapestry Hints and tips for the best ways to warp your rectangular tapestry loom. Clear and detailed photography.

New for Knitting Bliss Fans:

Folk Chic One of a new series of ‘pamphlet’ size books: 8 designs for $11.95.

Snow Queen Also a ‘pamphlet’ size: 6 designs in this one.

Glen - Debbie Bliss

New from Noro:

Noro Style 14 stunning new Noro designs from Jenny Watson sure to tantalize.

New for Sock Lovers:

Strick-ly Socks

Knit Socks! 17 Classic Patterns for Cozy Feet

Also: just for fun…

Knitting Mochimochi the cover speaks for itself…

Products featured in this post:

Best of Handwoven: Atwater - Bronson - Handwoven

The Weaver's Idea Book - Creative Cloth on a Rigid-Heddle Loom 8/10

Best of Weaver's Summer and Winter Plus

So Warped - Warping a Loom for Weaving Tapestry

Folk Chic

Snow Queen

Glen - Debbie Bliss

Noro Style

Strick-ly Socks

Knit Socks! 17 Classic Patterns for Cozy Feet

Knitting Mochimochi

Is underwater basket weaving real? Lots of folks have heard the expression as a term for silly/easy college courses, but apparently there is some question and debate as to if it is/was ever a real fiber art. Please let us know if  you have actually tried it!

Otherwise, no matter where your interests lie, get these items and stock your Back to School [fiber arts break-time?!] bag for success!

Book/Place/Page Holder A favorite of Halcyon’s! Hold your book open, hands free!

Pocket Rainbow Color Selector Wheel

Spring Tape Measure

Embroidery Scissors 3.5" Large Loop- leather sheath

Wraps per Inch Tool

Weavers List:

Weaver's Companion

Weaver's Project Sheets - Set of 10

Sett Tool

5" Steel Needle (Susan Bates)

Knitters List:

Knit/Crochet Project Sheets - Set of 10

Knitter's Companion

Knit Kards

Spinners List:

Spinner's Companion

Ashford Maintenance Kit

Spinner's Control Card and Yarn Gauge

Put it all in here for Back to School in style: Della Q - Molly Bag - Brown Della Q - Lily Pouch - Brown

Products featured in this post:

Book/Place/Page Holder

Pocket Rainbow Color Selector Wheel

Spring Tape Measure

Embroidery Scissors 3.5" Large Loop- leather sheath

Wraps per Inch Tool

Weaver's Companion

Weaver's Project Sheets - Set of 10

Sett Tool

5" Steel Needle (Susan Bates)

Knit/Crochet Project Sheets - Set of 10

Knitter's Companion

Knit Kards

Spinner's Companion

Ashford Maintenance Kit

Spinner's Control Card and Yarn Gauge

Della Q - Molly Bag - Brown

Della Q - Lily Pouch - Brown

Place your pre-order now: Malabrigo Rios (Shipping Oct 2010) ! The newest, hottest, best-yet, must-have yarn from Malabrigo is their brand new Rios. It’s a 4 ply, 100% merino worsted weight superwash. You heard me – superwash Malabrigo! It is everything you love about the original Malabrigo Merino Worsted plus washability with a twist! Softness to die for in the vibrant kettle-dyed hues you have come to expect from Malabrigo: once you touch it, you will be planning an entire line of sweaters. Here at Halcyon, we have been allowed a sneak peek of Rios for photography in our Fall Catalog and we are in love… I’m sharing our sneak peek with you to tantalize and inspire… Here is your chance to pre-order for delivery in October. If you are in the area, come by to touch the Rios for yourself and choose your color in person. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this fiber!

Products featured in this post:

Malabrigo Rios (Shipping Oct 2010)

I loaded the last newsletter to the brink with all my best travel projects (and the free shipping code “onthego”, good for ground shipping on orders over $50 through end of July); if you missed it, make sure and check it out if you are still planning a vacation and want to craft On the Go.

Here in Bath, we are in the last hot push of July. So for a Summer Refreshment, I went through the shop and gathered a bunch of delightful new things to tell you about. New yarns and new books have been arriving and here are some of our faves:

New England Knits It is Finally here – in stock. Interweave did a lot of pre-publicity about this book. We all saw it everywhere in print and couldn’t get our hands on it. Well, we have it now and it doesn’t disappoint. 25 New England inspired designs that are classic and elegant. It was worth the wait!

One More Skein Not completely new on the market but new to the store – this is my new favorite book. Always a fan of Leigh Radford, I gravitate toward her smart designs every time. Get this book now and map out you fall gift giving. Wonderful scarves, hats and trinket bags galore. Must-have book for the library.

Knitscene Special Fall 2010 Get this issue while it’s available. Smart and stylish accessories plus sweaters to love.

Products featured in this post:

New England Knits

One More Skein

Knitscene Special Fall 2010

We are proud to be offering 2 new e-Books from the Handwoven Design Collection to add to your library: Handwoven Design Collection 11- Heirloom Table Linens - Handwoven e-Book , and  Handwoven Design Collection #14 - Weaving for Baby - Handwoven e-Book . Don’t know about the e-books? We are printing them for you right here in the shop! Shop the entire selection here.

Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave 45 unique designs for the home in classic Scandinavian style. From towels, table linens, pillows to runners, mats and even a hammock, this is a book to get your weaving motor running.

Weaving for Beginners Brand new on the scene and an absolute must have for your weaving reference shelf. The title says ‘beginners’ but I have it on Good Weaving Authority that this compendium could be a little over the top for a true beginner. (I do not weave at all and I was reading through the book and learned more than I can tell you in this post due to the technical clarity and detailed illustrations.) This book is definitely encyclopedic in its scope written by a master.

Products featured in this post:

Handwoven Design Collection 11- Heirloom Table Linens - Handwoven e-Book

Handwoven Design Collection #14 - Weaving for Baby - Handwoven e-Book

Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave

Weaving for Beginners

Knitting Project Planning Time! I have 3 fabulous yarns NEW to the store I want you to know about!! You will recognize the names and now you can get them here! Plan some fall projects now…

Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted A super wash you can trust! 100% wool in wonderful colors. You asked for it by name and now we have it.

Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky Now stocking the Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in 20 rich colors.

Cascade Eco Wool This yarn is an amazing deal. 100% undyed Peruvian Highland Wool in a 478 yard skein! I am SO happy we can finally offer this yarn to you! I am making the cover vest on another new book Blackstone Tweed #298 out of Eco Wool. For up to size 44″ it only takes 2 skeins!

Remember:as our July reward to you, any order for $50.00 or more will get you free shipping through July 31! (Applies to US Ground shipping only.)

Simply order $50 or more in product and enter the code “onthego” for free US Ground shipping.

Products featured in this post:

Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted

Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky

Cascade Eco Wool

Blackstone Tweed #298

It is High Summer all over the place and I’m thinking that you are all either doing some traveling or planning on doing some traveling. So I have been working hard to come up with some groovy travel projects for you to tuck into your craft bag or trunk – Weavers, I am hitting you first!

Get yourself a Rigid Heddle Loom and never be without your weaving again. Small, lightweight and portable, rigid heddle looms are a dream for the Weaver On the Go. Choose weaving widths from 10″ to 18″. Scarves and table linens will be at your fingertips wherever you are. The Glimakra Emilia is Michael’s favorite new loom but check out the Schact Cricket Loom too. Great price for a starter loom: learn the basics then pass it down to the next novice in your family. Perfect size to leave at camp or Grandma’s house all year.

Glimakra Emilia 18" Rigid Heddle Loom Glimakra Emilia 13.5" Rigid Heddle Loom

Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom

Try these titles if you need pointers: Hands On Rigid Heddle Weaving Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom

Spinners need not feel left out either! Order up the Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel, Double-Treadle for an affordable compact solution to Spinning On the Go.

Have Crochet Hooks and Will Travel? Take the classic Granny Square to a whole new level with this terrific book Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs . Pack a bag with lots of yarn bits in different colors then get busy crocheting motifs in all shapes and sizes. Play with color while making circles, triangles, stars and more. When you get back home, you’ll be well on your way to a lap throw!

Keep Reading! It gets better…

Products featured in this post:

Glimakra Emilia 18" Rigid Heddle Loom

Glimakra Emilia 13.5" Rigid Heddle Loom

Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom

Hands On Rigid Heddle Weaving

Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom

Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel, Double-Treadle

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs